Fiat Chrysler says Brazil auto sales falling over 70pc so far in May

• South America's largest car market have fallen between 70% and 75% so far in May.
• Fell 76% compared to a year ago, in what was the first full month of coronavirus lockdowns.

SAO PAULO: Fiat Chrysler's top executive in Brazil said on Thursday that auto sales in South America's largest car market have fallen between 70% and 75% so far in May due to the coronavirus crisis, compared to a year ago.

Those results are in line with Brazil auto sales for April, which fell 76% compared to a year ago, in what was the first full month of coronavirus lockdowns.